Physics: STEM Education, B.S.

General Education

(see Certified General Education Courses  for list of approved courses)

Program Requirements

• ENGL 2820 - Scientific Writing
• MATH 1950 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I #
• MATH 1960 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
• MATH 2100 - Introductory Statistics #
• MATH 2200 - Elementary Linear Algebra
• MATH 2450 - Introduction to Differential and Difference Equations
• MATH 2550 - Multivariable Calculus

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• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 1110L - General Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 1120L - General Chemistry II Laboratory

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• PHYS 2300 - Principles of Physics - Mechanics and Heat
• PHYS 2300L - Principles of Physics Laboratory-Mechanics and Heat
• PHYS 2310 - Principles of Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
• PHYS 2310L - Principles of Physics Laboratory - Electricity and Magnetism
• PHYS 2320 - Principles of Physics - Optics and Modern Physics
• PHYS 2320L - Principles of Physics Laboratory - Optics and Modern Physics
• PHYS 3410 - Classical Mechanics
• PHYS 3420 - Electricity and Magnetism
• PHYS 3980 - Methods of Experimental Physics I
• PHYS 3990 - Methods of Experimental Physics II
• PHYS 4110 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

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• PHYS 4000r - Physics Seminar
• 12 additional hours from physics or astronomy at the 3000-4000 level

Additional Information and Notes:

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 123 hours.

For admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP): Earn a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average, a 2.75 average on all courses taken at UTC, a 2.75 GPA in education courses with no grade lower than C, and a 2.75 in content area courses with no grade lower than C.

In addition to the department and university requirements there are the following minimum requirements for graduation with licensure: 2.75 cumulative average, 2.75 at UTC, 2.75 average in STEM courses with no grade lower than C, 2.75 average in courses in licensure content area courses with no grade lower than C.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements  for additional requirements.

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising guides provide students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree.  Your ClearPath is available through the Center for Advisement website at www.utc.edu/advisement/advising-resources/clear-paths-for-advising/clear-paths-for-advising-2016-2017.php